CarHopper

I thought you were going to get rid of the boot and make something similar to the e63 or whatever.

snowmuch

That is coming! I haven't came up with an idea yet!

snowmuch

The boot is perfect because its touching the bottom of the knob, if shorter the rod will be showing

CarHopper

Damnit snow! what am I paying you for?!?!

Kidding, any ideas yet? Also, does it annoy you that when in park it tilts slightly forward and in drive it has it's lean back on? I feel like that would bother me over time.

CarHopper

Matt is referring to how the boot comes up over the base of the knob. Yea, it touches the knob but it still goes up the shaft a little bit.

I feel like some material could be removed from the boot to tighten things up a bit.

Mitch111

Yes.

That's some great work, homie..........and an even greater vision for even thinking about it.

Can't say I have, nor would have. That would be a damn lie.

Autosport7

I am over the shift knob, it looks great, but that wrapped trim is stellar! Dry CF looks soooo much better than the gel coated stuff! I am digging it!

abcut973

^ That is exactly what I was thinking. It looks weird from the side because of the longer leather boot.
Good job on this mod. I wouldn't do it either since I want to be able to return to stock at anytime

snowmuch

Not really because when you look at it from driver's seat the AMG crest is actually facing you (maybe a 20 degree angel tilt), and when you place your hand on it it still fits perfectly in your hand.

snowmuch

To be honest when you look at it from your regular seating position you wont even see the boot! which is a plus! Ill get a shot later today

snowmuch

Thank you!

CarHopper

^ Gotchya. Anyway you look at it this is a nice DIY you've started here. I am assuming this will be an ongoing process. Really like how this turned out

AMGPower88

Wow you got ***** OP, looks good though.

snowmuch

Here is couple shots from the drivers seat looking down.

Thrilla

Great job snow! No turning back now.

snowmuch

I think this can be undone by purchasing the rod assembly unit off eBay.de, probably cost less than $100 if need to be done

561design

Snow, did you use anything to affix the shift boot to the underside of the shift knob? I believe the stock shifter has a black collar that holds it up. Is that what you used? Also, the part number I have is 218 260 02 40, is that correct?

ZephyrAMG

Wow, great job! I have learned that most all of this car is replaceable by parts, just gotta find the specific part and buy it.

Looks so much better.....But that is true, you could of used a carbon cutting disc and not made so much heat and took less time...

snowmuch

My knob didn't come with that part. Because the boot is longer, folding the boot inwards will make the connection between the gear knob and boot look OEM

snowmuch

I just bought a bunch of those for my other projects xD

561design

What part number did you use?

snowmuch

I can't recall, it was purchased from a vendor on ebay.de.

S63AMG888

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That looks awesome. Got a extra E63 shift knob for sale. Brand new, $450 shipped within the US.

561design

Can anyone confirm if 218 260 00 00 works as well?

561design

Here's my install! As a tip, it's easier to cut down the stem and use a rubber stretch plumber's tape to create a snug fit. As for the boot, when its inverted use the same tape to attach to the stalk firmly and the pull te boot down and install to keep it up under the new shifter.